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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,073.08, 935,746.38 and 376,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,073.08, 935,746.38 and 376,272.12 is: 519,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,073.08 : 935,746.38 = 376,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,073.08/935,746.38 = 376,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,073.08x = 935,746.38 × 376,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,073.08x = 352,095,274,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,095,274,184.93/678,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,258.59

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